Agreement between Enemalta and Siemens paves the way for a pilot phase to start in the coming weeks

Enemalta is poised to advance its grid technology to be able to provide a better service.

Thanks to an agreement signed this week, Enemalta will embark on digitally transforming the national grid infrastructure using Siemens’ Gridscale X software platform.

This software will allow Enemalta engineers to use more precise data from smart meters and shift to predictive management.

Enemalta executive chairman Ryan Fava said that, “Malta is ramping up its second-generation smart meter coverage. This software will unlock additional data and allow us to manage the service better and identify grid congestions. Partnering with Siemens is Enemalta’s next step to modernising the grid with next-generation software and improving customer reliability.”

As electricity demand has increased, physical network reinforcements, Enemalta’s cable-laying project and a comprehensive software solution will improve Enemalta’s operations.

The pilot phase of Enemalta’s digital transformation will start in the coming weeks, followed by a more long-term rollout over the next three years, ultimately leading to the grid’s full modernisation

Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Siemens Grid Software, said: “Grid congestion has become a real threat to the energy transition. That’s why we are proud to be working with Enemalta to address their key operational challenges… With Gridscale X, Enemalta will be able to take the next steps towards improved grid reliability and service for people in Malta.”

About Gridscale X

Gridscale X is a platform that paves the way for autonomous grid management. It is part of Siemens Xcelerator, an open digital business platform that enables customers to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale.

Siemens’ Gridscale X platform offers powerful capabilities designed to bring transparency into the low-voltage network. By utilising data from smart meters, the solution proactively detects outages, visualises grid congestion, and delivers actionable insights through advanced analytics.